Research
We collaborate with researchers, academics and organisations, to improve project relevance, accuracy and reach to people racialised as Black.
Relevance & Accuracy
Whilst we strive to ensure Black voices and experiences are reflected in research by supporting with recruitment we need to have some confidence that your project is set up to gather accurate, relevant, fair information on those racialised as Black.
This may mean
You appreciate the difference between lived experience and lived expertise - and have people with diverse lived expertise involved in the early stages of your study planning and design
Your project allows for participants to share their experiences from a racialised perspective
You have started your personal anti-racist journey
This list is not exhaustive and if you are unsure contact us regarding how we can support through consulting.
Reach & Recruitment
We are so tired of hearing that Black people are “hard to reach” with regards to research.
Our work means we are connected to a number of Black women across the UK, lots of whom are keen to have their voices and experiences heard. These relationships are something we value highly and treat with respect.
We receive multiple requests each month to support with recruitment on research projects. Whilst we are generally happy to share recruitment adverts we will only do this when you confirm what has been done to consider your relevance and accuracy.
We do not share recruitment adverts publicly on our social media unless we have been involved in project design.
Feedback from a researcher
‘We are so grateful to the incredible team at Black Mothers Matter for their care, attention to detail, thoughtfulness and steer in collaborating on our research.
The team organised a highly successful focus group, and it was clear that the participants' trust in the team and their sense of ease allowed them to express their views so fully. Logistics were smooth from the very beginning - the room was beautifully set up, with refreshments and food that catered for every dietary requirement. Participants' needs and comfort, together with strong engagement with the research questions, were clearly at the heart of every collaborative decision that was made.
During the focus group, mothers (and their babies!) were made to feel further at ease with the highly intuitive and sensitive presence of a member of the Black Mothers Matter team. The professionalism, warmth and care of Black Mothers Matter embody the spirit of community-based research, and I am left without a doubt that the project is strengthened by their thoughtful and trust-based collaboration.
We look forward to continuing this partnership and feel very fortunate to have their expert guidance.’ - Katie Hall, University of Bristol
Get in touch
To discuss how we can collaborate to improve relevance and accuracy and find out our fees for consulting on research projects please email us.
If you’d like us to support you with recruitment please email us including all of the following:
Name
Organisation
Project overview
Confirmation you’re considered your relevance and accuracy
Recruitment advert suitable for sharing via WhatsApp
Wording for supporting message including renumeration for participation and contact details for interested people.